Untitled

Untitled

Ray Johnson

1970

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This looks like a collage of a shirt with lots of small details. The fabric is black with white polka dots and a row of four-leaf clovers at the bottom. The chest has two empty pockets, and the collar has a tiny stamp and a small drawing. Taped to the front is a green dollar bill with the words "Midnight Cowboy" written below it. The dollar bill and stamp suggest this piece mixes everyday objects with art. The title is just "Untitled," so there’s no hidden story—it’s all about the mix of things. Check out the technique: gouache to see how it’s used in other artworks.

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